For the Underdogs

I sit down and talk to my barber of 15 years, Jervis Smith, and we talk about the importance of the barbershop in the culture, the roles your barber can play in your life, how the industry has changed as well as the mental game of the profession. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @ jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @ fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @ forthe...

A micro-episode sharing the benefits of journaling and why it has become more important to me as we get later in the year. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @ jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @ fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @ fortheunderdogspodcast

Former teammate and friend Billy Davis joins the podcast to discuss his transition from playing football to becoming a sports agent and entrepreneur. We discuss the ups and downs of transitioning careers, the landscape of college athletics, how he helps his athletes navigate their mental stability and more! Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @ jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on I...

Tune in to this micro-episode discussing the importance of leaning into the Maintain Phase. Sometimes we get so caught up in getting to our goal that we forget about maintaining where we are. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @fortheunderdogspodcast

Former teammate and friend Justin Bethel joins the podcast to discuss his impressive 12 year NFL career and how he harnesses his many hobbies outside of football. We discuss his upbringing, his love for music, cooking, scuba diving and ultimately how balancing these hobbies has helped his mental health. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instag...

This episode peels back the many layers of my experience losing a sibling and my healing journey. I hope that this episode resonates with those that have had to grieve losing a family member.  Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @fortheunderdogspodcast

Kicking off season 2 with former teammate, friend and hometown hero DJ Foster. DJ had a remarkable football career and is now the head of player development at Arizona State University shaping young athletes. We discuss transitioning from the game, the importance of emotional intelligence, a glimpse at how each of our experiences has shaped us as men and so much more. Resources + Links: Follow Jam...

An episode that forecasts what to expect from Season Two, how I spent the 'off season' and my intentions for the For The Underdogs podcast.  Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @fortheunderdogspodcast

An episode that reflects on the end of my NFL career, my biggest takeaways from the transition, and the inspiration that led me to starting the For the Underdogs Podcast.   Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @fortheunderdogspodcast

A micro-episode exploring perfectionism and the negative effects of allowing our own high expectations to become our greatest downfall. I dig deeper into the three categories of perfectionism and share a few tips on what having a healthy relationship with expectations looks like for me.  Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunde...

A micro-episode exploring why I think putting ourselves under chosen stress allows ourselves to experience personal growth. I revisit my NFL career and a recent coaching experience to share how chosen stress can really make a difference. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @fortheunderdogspodcast Follow on YouTube: @fortheunderdogspod...

Tune in to this micro-episode to hear how stumbling across an old photo of my younger self helped me to realize all of the inner child work I have been doing has been paying off. Sometimes you don't realize how far you've really come until you are faced with the previous version of you. Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagram: @f...

Over the course of my career and life, measuring success has constantly changed for me. I've done a lot of work on shifting my perspective, and pivoting when feeling like my success is only defined by societal norms. Here is to making the necessary shifts and feeling more in flow with ourselves.  Resources + Links: Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast on Instagra...

This one is for my underdog athletes! Darren Treasure is one of the top High Performance Sport Consultants in the game. His experience ranges from working with athletes in the NBA, NFL, Olympians and beyond. We share a glimpse at some of the work we put in allowing me to prolong my NFL career, the importance of mental health for professional athletes, key differentiators of what it takes to perfor...

Former ASU alum and founder of the renowned clothing brand Llovesick, Collin McMannis joins For the Underdogs to share his experience creating his successful self-funded brand from the ground up.   We chat through everything from his inspiration behind naming the brand Llovesick, battling depression, reframing perspective and the importance of the company you keep.  Resources + Links: Follow LLove...

From hitting rock bottom to operating at his highest frequency, Rick shares his personal experience discovering himself and what inspired him to help individuals navigate through their emotional struggles and empower them to live their best life.  We discuss everything from how he guided me as I transitioned out of the NFL to the life-changing benefits of morning routines, breath work and meditati...

From a brotherhood that started playing together at the Miami Dolphins to bonding over what therapy has done for us in our self development, meet one of my closest friends and a walking example of what an underdog really is.  Resources + Links: Follow Billy on Instagram: @bill_turner77 Check out BIlly's brand: @publicimmunity Follow Jamil on Instagram: @jamil Follow For the Underdogs Podcast...

For the Underdogs is a destination for anyone that has ever felt defeated and had to claw themselves out of hard situations. Host and former NFL vet, Jamil Douglas guides listeners through his personal experiences of finding his authentic self beyond the sport of Football. He will share the drastic changes he’s made to his daily routine, mental mindset, and embracing vulnerability.  This podcast w...